8 Rankin Road

Shenton Park WA 6008

Rarely does a home come along of this calibre. Not only does it sit proudly on a huge northerly block in a beautiful street, but it exudes gracious early century character, offers beautiful accommodation, a wide choice of living areas, luxurious finishes and stunning expansive gardens. If it's space, luxury and character you're after - this is "the one".ACCOMMODATION 5 bedroomsStudy / 6th bedroom2 bathroomsOpen plan kitchen / dining / living Library / sitting roomFamily roomLaundry 3 WCs DOWNSTAIRS FEATURESOriginal timber leadlight front doorRich polished Jarrah floorboards throughout lower levelGorgeous master suite of very generous size with picture rails and ceiling rose Walk through robes with built in shelving and hanging rails Timelessly elegant ensuite bathroom with 'his and hers' vanity with stone bench tops and tiles in warm neutral tones, double shower, separate deep bath and WCStudy with circular feature window and brick fireplace with timber mantle, sash window Sitting room / library with built in shelving, brick fireplace with timber mantle, picture rails and ceiling rose Large ornate arch through to beautiful open plan living area Bay window peering out to rear garden Ceiling speakers in open plan living room and alfresco Gas Heat Glo fireplace with poured limestone surround, built in shelves and cupboards either side for media storageFunctional kitchen with stone bench tops, white soft-close cabinetry and cafe doors opening out to alfresco area Bosch stainless steel wall oven and built in microwave Schott Ceran glass-ceramic cooktop Meile integrated dishwasher Ample kitchen storage including pantry, appliance cupboards and bin drawer Large island bench / breakfast bar with second sink and additional storageDownstairs powder roomAccess to side of property, drying area and double garage with a pet friendly doggie doorSpacious laundry with plenty of bench space, floor to ceiling cupboards, tiled back splash, built in ironing board, under bench washing machine recess, wall mounted dryer and recess for laundry basketSunny family room with grand double door entry, built in cupboards and desk area, big overhead cupboards and double French doors to the back entertaining area (perfect for a theatre room, 3rd living, kids playroom, or large home office)Huge walk in storage under staircase and a wine rack for storing your cellar collection Floor to ceiling storage / linen / broom cupboard off back hallwayUPSTAIRS FEATURESOrnate archway leading you up to the second levelUpstairs landing with high ceilings, two skylights and a large east facing window giving you a framed city vista - a rare treat in Shenton Park!! Three double sized secondary bedrooms - 2 facing north, 1 facing east, all with ceiling fans and built in robes with hanging and shelving spaceCute 4th bedroom with skylight window allowing you to fall asleep under the starsMain bathroom with relaxing deep bath, mosaic tiled benchtops, neutral warm tones and dual vanity Separate powder room with basinDouble door linen cupboard upstairsGENERAL FEATURESWhite Plantation shutters throughout2 gas hot water systemsSecurity alarm systemAutomatic reticulation Solar PV system2 garden shedsOUTSIDE DELIGHTSA wide frontage with limestone and iron fence lined with agapanthus welcomes you to the home. Through landscaped gardens beds with trimmed hedging and rose bushes you'll find the raised tiled verandah with turned posts - a perfect spot to watch the world go by.A picturesque Hampton's style north facing back entertaining area and garden will delight all of your senses and grace you with endless quality time watching the children play on the large lawn area and swimming in the pool, all whilst relaxing in your choice of three divine outdoor living spacesThe alfresco area is directly off the kitchen allowing the two areas to effortlessly blend with large bi folding doors, and has relaxed and airy vibes with white timber panelled ceiling, liquid limestone flooring, flowering wisteria, built in speakers and ceiling fans. The BBQ area covered with shade sail features a built in gas Beef Eater BBQ with two flat plates and griller plus a pair of stainless steel Fisher and Paykel bar fridges and storage for a gas bottle.Indulge yourself in your own poolside retreat under the gazebo with plenty of room for an outdoor lounge or daybed.A sparkling belowground pool with a tranquil water feature of mosaic tiles, and a wide step - great for the young kids to splash around, and the adults to enjoy afternoon summer cocktails! All secured with frameless glass pool fencing.Beautifully blooming garden beds with a lush green lawn area with central mature feature tree, mature trees and shrubbery and lots of outdoor lighting to bring this home to life in the evening!A gorgeous easterly courtyard provides yet another outdoor area to relax in.To the western side of the house is an outdoor shower with hot and cold water, and drying areaPARKINGDouble carport behind secure automatic doorSpace for a further 2 cars behind ROW access with gates to lanewayLOCATIONThis gorgeous home is tucked away in a prestigious street of Shenton Park just 3 doors down to the beautiful Lake Jualbup. Five minutes on foot will take you to the Shenton Park train station and Shenton College, ten minutes to the Nicholson Road or Shenton Village shops (including 24hr Good Grocer), and just a couple more to Rosalie Primary. In addition, Shenton Park provides simple access to the CBD, Kings Park, QEII Medical Centre, UWA and Claremont.SCHOOL CATCHMENTSRosalie Primary SchoolShenton CollegeEasy access to some of the state's best private schoolsTITLE DETAILSLot 510 on Deposited Plan 230145Volume 1252 Folio 948LAND AREAApproximately 931 sq. metres ZONINGR20OUTGOINGSCity of Subiaco: $2,864.16 / annum 20/21Water Corporation: $1,666.92 / annum 20/21